We are a Bride Awaiting Our Bridegroom Jesus is returning for a bride that is without spot or wrinkle. We know that Jesus must have a bride that bears His image. The bride, who is the church, must make herself ready (Rev. 19:7-8). If we examine the betrothal process...
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness. It was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the...
The word “judgment” has received bad press, and that bad press has mostly come from the church…. In one extreme, parts of the church are now saying that God does NOT judge; He’s too nice and loving to do such a thing. This has been carried to heresy in those that deny...
(It is highly recommended to go back and read Part 1 of this continuation to have a better understanding of the main premise.) Counsel Between Friends While on their way to judge Sodom and Gomorrah the Lord and His angels stopped at Abraham’s encampment. Sodom...
God never intended for man to spend his life in search of his identity or purpose. In the book of Genesis, God declares man’s identity and purpose as he introduces mankind to the universe. Genesis 1:26-28 says: Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according...
Eph. 2:10: For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. It has often been said (as quoted in the “four spiritual laws”) that God has a wonderful plan for our lives. This is most...
Both the Old and New Testament foretell of a “Great and Terrible Day of the Lord” yet to come. This seemingly paradoxical description comes clearly into focus as we recognize that our position (either in Christ or not) will determine just what kind of day it will be...
“Have you heard the latest prophetic word?” “Have you heard the latest revelatory teaching?” “The move of God at (fill in the blank) has to be the beginning of the final move of God in the earth!” “There’s no need for the local fellowship anymore, your business can be...
Hosea 2:6-7; 14-16: Therefore, behold, I will hedge up your way with thorns, and wall her in, so that she cannot find her paths. She will chase her lovers, but not overtake them; yes, she will seek them, but not find them. Then she will say, ‘I will go and return to...
My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be moved. (Psalm 62:5-6) Waiting on the Lord is one of the hardest things for the flesh to embrace. One of the biggest obstacles to...
The Lord is searching for those who hunger after His heart. Scripture declares that the Lord’s eyes “run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him” (2 Chron. 16:9). The Lord is still looking for the...
Isaiah 65:10 “Sharon will become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds for my people who seek me.” Hosea 2:15 “There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope.” The Lord has been speaking to...
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. (Proverbs 13:12) For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against...
PART FOUR OF FOUR: THE HUB OF 8 – THE GATE OF APOSTOLIC REVIVAL In the final installment of these articles, we should begin by reminding ourselves that these are more than just amazing stories; they truly happened. There is a temptation with history, and even...
PART THREE OF FOUR: THE KNOXVILLE BOY, HEALED FROM 26 DISEASES Consider the mercy of God for a moment. When A. A. Allen’s ministry visited this area, the Lord offered the gift of the Holy Spirit in a whole new dimension. Allen Meetings regularly saw power much like...
PART TWO OF FOUR: REPAIRING THE REPUTATION OF A.A. ALLEN [To read Part 1, click here.] Before we examine the events of October 1955 in Knoxville, I feel I should explain the tone of these articles. Even in the study of secular history, we should seek to understand...
PART ONE OF FOUR: INTRODUCTION AND THE SHEARER SCHOOLHOUSE One of my favorite subjects of study is revival history. The study of other forms of history can be frightening considering how much we see it repeating itself lately, particularly in the government and...
“Thus says the Lord: ‘Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build for Me? And where is the place of My rest?’” Isaiah 66:1The Lord is looking for a place to rest – a prepared people that have made Him and His purposes...
WE MUST CHOOSE TO BE CHOSENBut you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people...